RISE UP: Kahaniyan Kal Ki

Hindi vs English has been an age-old debate in our country. But, don't you think every language is equally important and not just Hindi or English? Well, this episode isn't about the controversy surrounding Hindi but an anecdote. My first encounter with English as a kid and how I tackled it in my unique style. If you like it then share it and if you wanna connect then hit me up on Instagram: @badsha_rayP.S. The content is the king and not the language. Peace!

Have you ever wondered how much dependent our lives are on the virtual world? Sometimes it is a necessity but not always for sure. In this episode, I tried to imagine a world where everything is simply digital. Written by me in 2015, the poem "Digital Daur" is slightly prophetic in nature of the times we are in today. Do check out other episodes and if you wish to connect, hit me up on Insta: @badsha_ray. Ciao!

If you have ever been an intern, I dedicate this episode to you, my friend. Do check out other episodes and don't forget to share them too. In case you wish to reach out to me, then hit me up on Insta: @badsha_ray.

Oh, another year is here. Also, new season.

Ode to all the Fathers out there. Happy Father's Day :)

Arthur Ashe, a legendary tennis player had an unfortunate end to his career and life. When his fans asked him, "why did God do this to him, when he had done nothing wrong in his life?", what Arthur said in reply, is something we should all remember. Listen to this true story and remember Arthur's reply whenever you wonder 'why me?'.

Workers in a company blamed the CEO for their underperformance. They felt, their boss was the biggest roadblock in their road to success. One fine day the workers were informed about a death in the company. The deceased was said to be the one holding them back. The reason for their failure. When workers approached the coffin, what they saw inside surprised them. Listen to the full story now.

Workers in a company blamed the CEO for their underperformance. They felt, their boss was the biggest roadblock in their road to success. One fine day the workers were informed about a death in the company. The deceased was said to be the one holding them back. The reason for their failure. When workers approached the coffin, what they saw inside surprised them. Listen to the full story now.

On 29 July 1911, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club and the Immortal 11 faced the East Yorkshire Regiment in the Final of IFA shield. It wasn't just a match but a struggle of a nation rising its head against the British Raj. Listen to the untold story of a football match that resonated with the National Independence movement and united the people across India. Find out how 11 'barefooted' players changed the course of history by playing football.

On 29 July 1911, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club and the Immortal 11 faced the East Yorkshire Regiment in the Final of IFA shield. It wasn't just a match but a struggle of a nation rising its head against the British Raj. Listen to the untold story of a football match that resonated with the National Independence movement and united the people across India. Find out how 11 'barefooted' players changed the course of history by playing football.

We often waste our time on useless gossips and later repent when it unnecessarily occupies our mind space. So, how do we filter out such useless information? Well, here's a test which the great thinker Socrates used to filter out the information he was subjected to. Listen to the episode and learn how to use Socrates' Three Filter Test.

We often waste our time on useless gossips and later repent when it unnecessarily occupies our mind space. So, how do we filter out such useless information? Well, here's a test which the great thinker Socrates used to filter out the information he was subjected to. Listen to the episode and learn how to use Socrates' Three Filter Test.

It was the year 2001. Post, match-fixing debacle Indian cricket team was trying to revive its image and bring back credibility into the game. The team was looking for an opportunity and it came in the form of Border-Gavaskar trophy. But, victory was never guaranteed against a side like Australia especially when they were unbeaten for 15 test matches on the trot. Three test matches were played between India and Australia that year. First in Mumbai, Second in Kolkata and Third in Chennai. This is the story of the second test match played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Listen to the tale of determination and doggedness of the Indian Cricket team as they played one of the most difficult test matches in their cricketing history.

It was the year 2001. Post, match-fixing debacle Indian cricket team was trying to revive its image and bring back credibility into the game. The team was looking for an opportunity and it came in the form of Border-Gavaskar trophy. But, victory was never guaranteed against a side like Australia especially when they were unbeaten for 15 test matches on the trot. Three test matches were played between India and Australia that year. First in Mumbai, Second in Kolkata and Third in Chennai. This is the story of the second test match played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Listen to the tale of determination and doggedness of the Indian Cricket team as they played one of the most difficult test matches in their cricketing history.

What did the Fakir ask Death? Did Death lie to the Fakir? Listen to the episode to find out what transpired when a Fakir met Death?